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Ismat Mangla

Senior Director of Content

  • Expertise: Personal finance, banking, credit scoring, credit cards, financial planning, savings and investing
  • Education: University of Michigan, Columbia University

 

Ismat Mangla is the senior director of content at LendingTree, where she oversees the site’s personal finance coverage. Her personal finance and travel reporting has been featured in numerous publications such as CNN, MarketWatch, Money and Fortune magazines.

Before joining LendingTree, Ismat spent 15 years as a business journalist at various national news outlets, where her work was recognized with several journalism awards, including the Gerald Loeb Award for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism and the SABEW Best in Business award.

Ismat earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University.

Articles by Ismat Mangla

What Does a Fed Rate Hike Mean for Your Money?

June 12, 2024

The Federal Reserve did not raise the benchmark federal funds rate at its meeting this week, keeping the rate at a target range of 5.25%... read more

Best Buy Financing: 6 Ways to Pay for Your Next Purchase

April 21, 2023

The cost to buy the latest electronic gadgets can add up quickly, but Best Buy financing can make these products more accessible to shoppers who... read more

Certified Pre-Owned Warranty vs. CarMax Warranty

February 17, 2023

There are so many uncertainties involved with buying a used car. How many miles until it needs a pricey repair? Has it been well-maintained? Is... read more

How Often Can You Refinance Your Car?

February 17, 2023

How often can you refinance your car? The short answer: as often as you like. There’s no legal limit. However, you’ll have to find a... read more